Died On This Date (December 31, 1997) Floyd Cramer / Country Great
themusicsover Floyd Cramer
October 27, 1933 – December 31, 1997
Floyd Cramer was a legendary country pianist who is considered one of the foundations of the “Nashville Sound.” Cramer got his start in music in 1953 when he recorded his first record, “Dancin’ Diane” which lead to a tour with a then unknown Elvis Presley. In 1955, Cramer moved to Nashville and became one of the city’s busiest session players. He soon found himself playing on records by Presley, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves and Roy Orbison, to name a few. Cramer released several albums on his own as well. From those came such hits as “Last Date,” “San Antonio Rose,” and “On The Rebound.” Floyd Cramer was 67 when he died of lung cancer on December 31, 1997.
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